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Dalian iron ore drops on stronger supply, inventories

Dalian iron ore futures prices closed lower on Thursday, pressured by increasing supply from top miners Vale and Fortescue, and higher steel inventories at...

Baltic index extends gains on strong capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for the third straight session on Thursday, driven by higher rates for capesize vessels. The main index,...

Copper-Laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal. The...

BIMCO: Bulker deliveries on course to 6-year high

“We forecast that bulker deliveries will gradually increase this year and in 2026, reaching 41.2m Deadweight Tonnes (DWT) and a six-year high. Bulker newbuilding...

Solstad Maritime ASA – Contract award for CSV Normand Mermaid

Solstad Maritime ASA announced the award of a substantial* contract for the “Normand Mermaid” with SAExploration. The contract, which will commence in July 2025, has...

TotalEnergies and CMA CGM to launch LNG Bunkering Logistics joint venture to accelerate maritime decarbonization

TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, have entered into an...

Billionaire Ortega buys stake in UK’s PD Ports from Brookfield

Zara founder Amancio Ortega's investment vehicle Pontegadea Inversiones has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in PD Ports from Brookfield Asset Management (BAM.TO), opens...

Yemen: Houthis’ attacks on cargo ships apparent war crimes

The Houthi armed group in Yemen attacked two commercial cargo vessels in the Red Sea between July 6 and 9, 2025, violations of the...

Jinhui Shipping and Transportation plans to sell two vessels

Jinhu i Shipping and Transportation Limited, Wednesday announced its decision to sell two supramax bulkers for $10.8 million and $11 million, respectively. The move is...

Aegean, Vitol agree long-term charter deal – report

Aegean Shipping Management, owned by Georgios Melissanidis, reinforces its business collaboration with Vitol, the world’s largest independent oil products trader, by signing a long-term...

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Trafigura to provide over USD1 billion to support US refineries acquisition by CVR Energy, Inc.

Trafigura US Holdings, Inc. has signed strategic agreements with CVR Energy, Inc. (“CVR”) to support its intended acquisition of the Mandan refinery in North...

Navigator Gas announces preliminary third quarter 2026 results

Navigator Holdings Ltd. (described herein as "Navigator Gas" or the "Company") (NYSE: NVGS), the owner and operator of the world's largest fleet of handysize...

Ardmore Shipping reports Q3 and nine-month 2026 results

Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights and Recent Activity Reported net income attributable to common stockholders...

WISTA International elects new president and champions cross-border collaboration at conference in Kuala Lumpur

WISTA International has elected Céline Mortier as its new President. The former WISTA Belgium President and CEO of maritime provider Bogerd Martin was formally...

Contships Logistics reports Q3 & 9M 2026 results

Contships Logistics Corp. announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. Highlights Fleet Composition -During the first nine...

DryDel: Investment drives competitiveness

DryDel Shipping’s strategy for renewing its fleet and strengthening its competitiveness was outlined by...

Greek-owned containership sinks off Bulgaria after attack by three sea drones

The Greek-managed containership Contship Jet has sunk off the Bulgarian coast after being attacked...

Russia says it hit two cargo vessels and Ukrainian logistics hubs

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that its drones had struck a cargo...

RINA: Paolo Moretti appointed Group Chief Executive Officer

RINA S.p.A.’s new Board of Directors appointed Paolo Moretti, currently General Manager, as Group...

Seven Yield agrees charter deal for sisterships

Seven Yield has agreed five-year time charters for two pure car and truck carriers...

Piraeus Port Authority: Investments surge 84.5% to €126.6 million in 9-month

Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) recorded strong investment momentum in the first nine months of 2026, with capital expenditure rising 84.5% to €126.6 million, while...

Piraeus among COSCO’s top ports as container throughput rises 11.4%

Piraeus Container Terminal PCT) recorded an 11.4% increase in container throughput at Piers II and III in the third quarter of 2026, with COSCO...

COSCO SHIPPING Ports announces 2026 third quarter results

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, the world’s leading ports logistics service provider, today announced the results of the Company and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for...

Hellenic Ports Association: Port planning and EU funding in focus

Preparing Greek ports for the new 2028-2034 EU funding period and upgrading port infrastructure were at the centre of the 8th meeting of the...

CPP Investments and OMERS reach agreement to sell entire stakes in associated British Ports to a fund managed by IFM Investors

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and OMERS today announced they have agreed to terms with a fund managed by IFM Investors to sell each...